It was September 2010, when Tyler Sifferlen of North Andover first walked through the Malden Catholic High School portals. The school already had a rich, athletic history, and Sifferlen would only enhance it with his slick skating ability that helped produce not one, not two, not three, but four Super 8 championships in a row. The Lancers are in the rarefied air of a hockey program that will be mentioned in historical terms for decades. Only Catholic Memorial has won more, five straight to be precise in the Ď90s.

Sifferlen unofficially ended up with 50 goals and 60 assists as a Lancer, eclipsing 50 points alone this past season. His stock is rising by the day. The National Hockey League has Tyler on its radar, with the Draft coming up at the end of June in Philadelphia. He has committed to UMass-Lowell, a school that just wrapped up its second straight Hockey East title. Heíll suit up for the River Hawks beginning in the 2015-16 season after a year in juniors.

Life canít be any better for the North Andover native. It has been a busy time for Tyler since winning another Super 8 title on March 16, including answering some questions recently posed by the North Andover Citizen in the ensuing text about some of his thoughts on being a multiple champion, and whatís in store for him in the future.

Whatís been like the last two weeks since MC won its fourth Super 8 title? Around school? Around town?

Itís been very busy. The faculty and students at the school have been great, congratulating the team.

Around North Andover, when I was out on the weekends, many people who saw me congratulated me on what a great accomplishment it was by the team.

I was also busy with the Shrinersí All-Star banquet during that week [after the Super 8 game] and the game that followed [in Worcester on March 22]. I was involved in some meetings with people on other hockey items, as well.

Did you have time to reflect on the last four years, and how fast it went, and what MC meant to you as a person and as an athlete during your impressionable teen years?

When I really think of the past four years at Malden Catholic, it flew by. It seems like yesterday I was playing on the hockey team as a freshman.

Malden Catholic was a great decision for me to attend. It really improved and helped me as a student. As far as being an athlete at Malden Catholic, I would not change what I did. I met many great hockey players, and played alongside them. Many that I played with have gone on to the next level.

Besides the championships, what will you most remember about the last four years as a student-athlete?

Page 2 of 3 - I will always remember how all the faculty was so nice to the students, and how the faculty, as well as the students supported the athletic teams at Malden Catholic. We had the best student body section cheering on our teams.

Could you breakdown each junior club that youíre thinking about playing for next year, and what they can offer you to get better at your craft as a player?

I donít know where I will be next year, but it will be either in the USHL, BCHL, USPHL or AJHL League. Any of them will push me to help me develop more as a hockey player and person.

Why did you commit to UMass-Lowell, and were there other schools you were considering, and what made Lowell the choice over the others?

I committed to UMass-Lowell for two reasons. First, I want to major in Criminal Justice, and UMass-Lowell is known for having a great criminal justice program. I know many people who went there for criminal justice.

The second reason was simply the coaching staff of Bazin, Ellsworth and Lammers. They have brought the program to a very high level, and I wanted to be a part of a great program and coaching staff.

The coaches have really turned the program around in the three years they have been there (the River Hawks recently won their second straight Hockey East title).

I was considering other Hockey East schools, but when it came down to it Lowell was the perfect fit for me in the style and systems they play, and also my family can still see most of my games.

How much fun will it be to watch former MC teammate Mike Vecchione in the Frozen Four, while playing for Union College?

When Mike was our senior captain, and I was a freshman on the team, he took me under his wing and made me feel really comfortable. He was a great person and team leader. I only wish the best for him at Union.

With all of your individual successes, who or what would you credit for making you the player you are today?

I skate with Paul Vincent over the summer. I really think I have stepped up my game this past year, because of his tutoring. I also have to give Coach [Chris] Serino and Coach [John] McLean credit for my success. I really learned a lot from their knowledge of the game. The practices they run prepare you not to fail.

List some of those individual awards and accolades that you had received over the last four years?

I was Malden Catholic Freshman Athlete of the Year, Catholic Conference All-Star as a sophomore, junior and senior, a member of the Chris Serino All-Tourney team and ESPN Bostonís Mr. Hockey this year.

Page 3 of 3 - As you leave MC with four Super 8 titles, how will the program cope with the pressure of remaining on top since expectations will probably be at an all-time high next year?

There is still young talent on the team, and Coach McLean gets the most out of all his players. So, what Iím saying is that Coach McLean should coach the team to a fifth consecutive Super 8 championship.

What will you be doing the next few months before and after graduation as you prepare for the next stop on the hockey circuit?

I will be starting to skate in a couple weeks with Paul Vincent, as well as working out with some of my teammates.